Teaching Your Child Good Oral Hygiene Habits
- posted: Aug. 05, 2020
You want everything to go well for your child, including growing up with a bright, healthy smile. At Newmarket Dentistry, Dr. Richard Lee-Shanok and his team are here to help Read More
Floss First or Brush First? You Be the Judge
- posted: Aug. 01, 2020
Brushing and flossing are two of the best things you can do to fight dental disease and maintain healthy teeth and gums. Or is it flossing and brushing? What we Read More
Have Fun This Summer But Play it Safe for Your Dental Health's Sake
- posted: Jul. 22, 2020
As summer reaches its apex here in the western hemisphere, warmer weather beckons many of us out of doors. And there's plenty of fun to be had, from hiking Read More
Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
- posted: Jul. 12, 2020
Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics. This summer Read More
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
- posted: Jul. 02, 2020
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read More
That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
- posted: Jun. 22, 2020
Looking in the mirror, you probably focus on your teeth and gums—i.e., your smile. Your dentist, though, will take the time to look deeper into your mouth, searching for Read More
Dentistry is Changing to Meet Dental Care's Emerging Challenges
- posted: Jun. 12, 2020
Today’s dentist can not only treat most dental diseases and conditions, but can almost prevent disease completely. Our true needs as a society, however, go beyond the dentist’s chair Read More
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
- posted: Jun. 02, 2020
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read More
Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
- posted: May 23, 2020
Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and Read More
Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
- posted: May 13, 2020
Oral cancer is one of the more dangerous malignancies people face. But there are ways you can reduce your risk of this deadly disease through changes in lifestyle habits Read More
4 Reasons why Quitting Chewing Tobacco is Good for Your Oral Health
- posted: May 03, 2020
Chewing tobacco is as much a part of our sports culture as the national anthem. What once began as an early 20th Century baseball player method for keeping their Read More
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
- posted: Apr. 23, 2020
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read More
Ways You Can Help Prevent Cavities
- posted: Apr. 14, 2020
Tooth decay and cavities are, unfortunately, still extremely common these days. Accordingly, oral care should be taken very seriously these issues can produce lasting and severe complications, even for kids Read More
Avoid Becoming a Dental Injury Statistic - Get a Custom Mouthguard for Your Young Athlete
- posted: Apr. 13, 2020
Other than tooth decay, children don't encounter dental disease to the extent adults do. But injuries are another story: More than 5 million teeth are knocked loose each year, Read More
Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
- posted: Apr. 03, 2020
You've heard it. Your parents heard it—maybe even your grandparents too. Dentists have been alerting people for more than half a century that high sugar consumption contributes to tooth Read More
Bone, Gums and Implants - Keeping a Healthy Balance for a Beautiful Smile
- posted: Mar. 24, 2020
Restoring a smile with implants involves more than the surgical procedure itself. We must also take into consideration the quality of the bone they’re placed into and the gums Read More
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